From May 1, 2023, it will be possible to purchase the “Deutschland Ticket” for €49 monthly, allowing passengers to use buses and trains in local and regional public transport across the country. The Deutschland-Ticket is an evolution of the successful 9-Euro-Ticket, offered as a special measure in the summer months of 2022 to alleviate the impact of the pandemic and rising energy, food, heating and mobility prices.
We wrote a complete-use guide on how to buy and use the 9 Euro transport ticket in Germany.
The objective of the initiative is to encourage greater use of public transport, with the sale of more than 52 million tickets in the case of the 9-Euro-Ticket. In addition, Deutschland-Ticket simplifies local transport fares and allows travel between different states and fare zones, helping to make it easier to choose more environmentally friendly means of transport.
The main objective of the €49 “Deutschland Ticket” is to reduce the cost of living in Germany and contribute to the achievement of the country’s climate goals. To help you buy and use the transport ticket, we have prepared a complete guide. Take advantage of this initiative and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Please note that the Deutschland-Ticket is only available by subscription.
The “Deutschland Ticket” is great help to know more about Germany. And to help you plan your trip, we have some publications that can help a lot:
- What to do in Hamburg in Germany – Complete travel guide
- What to do in Hanover in Germany – Complete travel guide
- What to do in Bremen in Germany – Complete travel guide
- Best travel tips for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
We also wrote a post with general tips for visiting Germany’s Romantic Road, as well as a list of the 8 attractions on the Romantic Road in Germany. be sure to check it out
Suggestions for tours and guided tours in Germany
There are several options for tours and guided trips in Germany, be sure to compare them and choose the best one:
Starting the main subject of this post: our complete guide to using the 49 Euro rail and bus pass in Germany.
How to buy the Deutschland-Ticket?
Customers can purchase the Deutschland-Ticket via DB sales channels such as bahn.com and the DB Navigator app, as well as at DB Travel Centers across Germany.
Direct links to your mobile app and purchase page:
The 49 Euro Deutschland-Ticket does not entitle you to long-distance travel on ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity) or Thalys connections. Other private operators such as FlixTrain also do not participate. And they cannot be used to travel in first-class carriages.
Important, if you are going to travel with a dog or a bicycle, you will have to pay the necessary additional fee. Consult the price at ATMs or train terminals.
Children aged 6 and over need their own ticket, such as their own Deutschland-Ticket.
Where is the Deutschland-Ticket valid in Germany?
The Deutschland-Ticket is an excellent option for anyone wanting to travel around Germany. This ticket can be used on all regional and local trains, allowing you to move freely around the country. In addition, the ticket is valid for an unlimited number of trips on all means of public transport of the participating regional ticketing systems, transport associations and transport companies in accordance with its area of validity and conditions.
Regardless of the transport company, association or regional ticketing system indicated on the ticket, the Deutschland-Ticket can be used throughout the country. For example, if you buy a ticket in Munich, you can use it to travel in and around Frankfurt.
It is important to note that the Deutschland-Ticket is not valid on trains operated by DB Fernverkehr AG or other long distance providers such as FlixTrain (eg IC, EC, ICE as well as RE operated by DB Fernverkehr AG). However, DB Fernverkehr is currently in litigation with the German government governments and authorities regarding rights on certain sections of the line.
Currently, the Deutschland-Ticket is also allowed for long-distance trains (IC, EC, ICE) between Rostock Hbf and Stralsund Hbf. However, it is important to point out that the ticket is not valid on means of transport operated predominantly for tourist or historical purposes.
What is the validity period of the Deutschland-Ticket?
The Deutschland-Ticket is valid from the first day of each calendar month until 3:00 am on the first day of the following month. Therefore, if you plan to travel Germany with the Deutschland-Ticket, be sure to check that your travel dates are within the validity period of the ticket.
With the Deutschland-Ticket, you can enjoy the freedom of traveling in Germany at an affordable, hassle-free price. Be sure to read the important ticket information before your trip.
How can I see which trips I can take with the 49 Euro Deutschland-Ticket?
As stated, the ticket can be used on local and regional transport. With that in mind, you can plan your trip by combining several of them and go anywhere in the federal republic of Germany. It just takes a lot longer than fast trains like ICE.
See how to set up a trip on regional trains:
- Access bahn.com/en.
- Where it says “Timetable & Booking“, enter the origin of your trip and your destination.
- IMPORTANT: Check the box that says “Local transport only“.
- Click on the red “Search“ button.
- If you wanted to refine your search, check your options by clicking the gray “Further information” button.
- Click on the “Show Details” tab to double-check that the €9 ticket is valid on the trains you intend to take.
Below in the images, I show you how to search from Frankfurt to Munich:
Other questions about the Deutschland Ticket!
In case you have any further questions, the Deutsch Bahn homepage has a question and answer page that covers various points of use:
If you have any questions about the 49€ Deutschland Ticket in Germany, write them in the comments or contact us in touch. We’ll be happy to help!
Video explaining the use of the 49€ Deutschland Ticket in Germany
Video caption (which is in English): As of May 1, 2023, unlimited travel on many trains and public transport throughout Germany is possible for 49 euros per month. Lukas Stege from DW explains where to get the Deutschland ticket, or ‘D-Ticket’, and what you need to know about it.
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- Best travel tips for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
I am a US citizen and I recently purchased the Germany Ticket on the Rheinbahn app, since they accept credit cards. My hope was to transfer the digital ticket to my DB Navigator app, since I’ll be traveling excusively on DB trains for an upcoming trip. Unfortunately, the DB app doesn’t recognize my order number. Is the barcode for my Germany Ticket subscription universal? That is to say, can I simply show a DB conductor the Germany Ticket bar code from my Rheinbahn app?
Hi James, I didn’t know about this Rheinbahn App, I actually use only the DB app.
However, going to the company’s website “https://www.rheinbahn.com/deutschlandticket”, you can understand that yes, you can use the Germany Ticket bar code from Rheinbahn app.
Either way, it’s worth asking at the DB office at the train station to avoid any future problems.
Happy travels.
Dear Edson,
As a Solo International traveler (Senior Citizen), I am visiting Germany in Oct-2024 for about 15 Days for Tourism. I would really appreciate if you could please help me with your thoughts on the following clarifications ASAP.
1> I believe the ’49 Euro Deutschland Ticket’ (D-Ticket) will it allow me Unlimited travel – for 15-Days in Oct-2024 – by all your Public Transport Services – Trains, Buses, Cable-Cars, Trams, Ferries/Boats, Cog-Wheel Trains, etc. – between cities and within a city – in the whole of Germany? Is my understanding Correct?
(a) If yes, BEFORE buying the ‘D-Ticket’, how to Identify if a particular Transport service is covered by this ‘D-Ticket’?
(b) If no, is there a list of Trains, Buses, Boats that are Covered and Not-Covered – in the ’49 Euro Deutschland Ticket’?
2> In addition to the ’49 Euro Deutschland Ticket’, for me to travel in the Bavaria region using ‘Bayerische Regiobahn’ (BRB) Trains and Buses, should I buy a separate ‘Bayern-Ticket’ and ‘Guten Tag Ticket’?
3> Can I buy the ’49 Euro Deutschland Ticket’ on landing at Munich Airport – using Cash? Please note that as an International Traveler, I can NOT open a bank account in Germany – for just 15 Days. And I need this ticket/pass for just 15 Days and hence do NOT want the hassle of Subscription, Cancellation, etc.
Note: During my 15-Day trip, I am planning to following Cities/Towns and places within these Cities/Towns.
Munich, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Rothenburg, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Partnach Gorge, Höllental, Eibsee, Bad Endorf, Chiemsee, Ruhpolding, Unternbergbahn, Bad Endorf, Fussen, and Kufstein (in Austria).
Thank you for your help.
Sreedhar
Dear Sreedhar,
I’ll try to help and I’ll start with the most important information:
3> Unfortunately, it is not possible to purchase with cash, only via a monthly subscription.
Therefore, for your trip, I believe it is more interesting to research ticket combos valid for the cities and regions you will visit. Like the tickets you mentioned in the second question.
See more at https://int.bahn.de/en/offers/regional.
I hope I’ve helped a bit.
Have a good trip, Edson
Dear Edson,
Thank you for your helpful note and link.
1> Can the ’49 Euro Deutschland Ticket’ (D-Ticket) be purchased using my International Visa Credit Card?
2> Can the ’49 Euro Deutschland Ticket’ (D-Ticket) be purchased my Friend (who has a German Bank Account) for me (with my Name and my details on the D-Ticket)?
Thanks.